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Liquor decisions 2018

The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) prepares and publishes decisions and reasons for decisions in relation to certain liquor applications and disciplinary action proceedings.

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On 24 December 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by RSG (ABC) Pty Ltd for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a temporary limited licence for the premises trading as Asian Beer Cafe, located at lot 3 of 311 Melbourne Central, corner of Swanston Street and Latrobe Street, Melbourne.

The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the delegate and, in substitution, grant the temporary limited licence subject to the conditions as set out Appendix One of the Commission's decision.

On 18 December 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by Sterling Nightclubs Pty Ltd for the internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a temporary limited licence for the premises trading as Sterling Nightclubs Pty Ltd, located at 228-232 Malvern Road, Prahran.

The Commission determined to affirm the decision of the delegate and refuse to grant the application.

On 20 November 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by Boss Bar Pty Ltd for internal review of a decision to grant a variation (in part) a renewable limited licence for the premises trading as Boss Bar Pty Ltd, located at 8/2 Brand Drive, Thomastown VIC 3084.

The Commission has determined to vary the decision of the Delegate and grant the variation of the licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.

On 17 October 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by Little Italy Imports Pty Ltd for internal review of a decision to grant a renewable limited licence (subject to conditions) to the premises trading as Stefano's Restaurant, located at the Basement, Corner Seventh Street and Langtree Avenue, Mildura.

The Commission determined to vary the delegate's decision to grant the renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A of the Reasons.

On 12 October 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by Liquorland (Australia) Pty Ltd for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a packaged liquor licence in relation to the premises located at 321 Spring Street, Reservoir.

The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the delegate and, in substitution, grant the application subject to the conditions set out at Appendix A.

On 10 October 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by Welcome to Thornbury Pty Ltd for the internal review of a decision to grant a temporary limited licence (subject to conditions) for the premises trading as Welcome to Thornbury, located at 518-530 High Street, Northcote.

The Commission determined to vary the reviewable decision subject to the conditions set out in Appendix One of the attached decision.

On 21 September 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by Woolworths Group Limited for internal review of a decision to refuse to vary the trading hours of an existing packaged liquor licence for the premises trading as BWS - Beer Wine Spirits, located at 1A/9-45 Ashley Street, Braybrook.

The Commission determined to set aside the decision of the delegate and, in substitution, vary the exisiting packaged liquor licence and impose the conditions set out in Appendix One of the Reasons.

On 21 September 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by residential objectors for internal review of a decision to grant a packaged liquor licence for the premises known as Liquorland Middle Camberwell, located at 735 Riversdale Road, Camberwell.

On 20 September 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by Victoria Amateur Turf Club for internal review of the decision to refuse to grant a temporary limited licence in relation to the premises known as Bar 1876 at Caulfield Race Course, located at Station Street, Caulfield East for additional trading hours on 22 September 2018.

The Commission determined to set aside the reviewable decision and, in substitution, grant a temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix One of the attached decision.

On 13 September 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by Magic Johnson Group Pty Ltd in respect of the premises trading as Tramway Hotel, located at 165 Rae Street, Fitzroy North.

The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the delegate and, in substitution, grant the application subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix A of the decision.

On 12 September 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by Showtime Event Centre Pty Ltd for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a temporary limited licence for an event to be held at premises located in the vicinity of 61 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, on 19 September 2018.

The Commission determined to set aside the reviewable decision and, in substitution, grant:

a temporary limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A of the attached decision; and

the consents to supply liquor from adjacent premises as set out in Appendix B.

On 5 September 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to applications by two objectors for internal review of a decision to grant a restaurant and cafe licence for the premises trading as Local Bean Cafe, located at 656-661 High Street, Northcote.

The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the delegate and, in substitution, refuse to grant the restaurant and cafe licence.

On 23 August 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by The Lune Co Pty Ltd for internal review of a decision to grant a renewable limited licence, for the premises known as The Lune Co, located at 119 Rose Street, Fitzroy.

The Commission has determined to vary the original decision of the delegate and grant a renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in paragraph 45 of the decision.

On 8 August 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by Eucalyptus Pty Ltd (formerly, We Are Native Pty Ltd) for internal review of a decision to refuse to grant a renewable limited licence for the premises trading as Native Home, House of Plants, located at 366 Johnston Street, Abbotsford.

The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the delegate and, in substitution, grant the renewable limited licence subject to the conditions as set out Appendix One of the Commission's decision.

On 26 July 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by Tran Tran Investments Pty Ltd for internal review of a decision to transfer a restaurant and cafe licence subject to a condition, for the premises known as Tran Tran Restaurant, 74-76 Victoria Street Richmond.

The Commission has determined to vary the original decision of the delegate and transfer the restaurant and cafe licence subject to new conditions as set out in paragraph 73 of the decision.

On 17 July 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application for internal review of a decision to grant an application to vary a packaged liquor licence for the premises known as IGA Xpress Plus Liquor Mills Street, located at 163 Mills Street, Albert Park.

The Commission determined to affirm the decision of the delegate to grant the application for variation of the licence.

On 2 July 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application for internal review of a decision to grant an application to relocate a renewable limited licence for the business trading as Cocktails By Design.

The Commission has determined to vary the decision of the Delegate and grant the application to relocate the licence subject to particular conditions.

On 29 June 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application for internal review of a decision to grant an application to vary a late night (general) licence subject to particular conditions for the premises trading as the Manningham Hotel, located at 1 Thompson Rd, Bulleen.

The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the application to vary the licence.

On 28 June 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application for internal review of a decision to grant an application to vary the category of licence from a renewable limited licence to an on-premises licence for the premises known as Bomboras Torquay, located at 48 The Esplanade, Torquay.

The Commission determined to vary the decision of the Delegate and grant the variation of the category of licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix One of the Commission's reasons for decision.

On 25 May 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an internal review application lodged by TSG Richmond Pty Ltd regarding a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence in respect of the premises known as the Sporting Globe Bar & Grill, located at 288 Bridge Road, Richmond. The temporary limited licence relates to supply of liquor in the internal areas of the licensed premises on 27 May 2018 between 4.30am and 7am.

The Commission has determined to set aside the reviewable decision and, in substitution, grant the Application subject to the conditions noted at Appendix One.

On 25 May 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an internal review application lodged by Lingtan Pty Ltd regarding a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence in respect of the premises known as Hotel Lincoln, located at 91 Cardigan Street, Richmond. The temporary limited licence relates to supply of liquor in the internal areas of the licensed premises on 27 May 2018 between 4am and 7am.

The Commission has determined to set aside the reviewable decision and, in substitution, grant the Application subject to the conditions noted at Appendix One.

On 25 May 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an internal review application lodged by Duncredi Pty Ltd regarding a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence in respect of the premises known as the Royal Derby Hotel, located at 446 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. The temporary limited licence relates to supply of liquor in the internal areas of the licensed premises on 27 May 2018 between 4am and 8am.

The Commission has determined to set aside the reviewable decision and, in substitution, grant the Application subject to the conditions noted at Appendix One.

On 25 May 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an internal review application lodged by Open Door Pub Co Pty Ltd regarding a decision to refuse to grant an application for a temporary limited licence in respect of the premises known as the Imperial Hotel, located at 4 Bourke Street, Melbourne. The temporary limited licence relates to supply of liquor on the rooftop bar on 27 May 2018 between 4am and 7am.

The Commission has determined to set aside the reviewable decision and, in substitution, grant the Application subject to the conditions noted at Appendix One.

On 10 May 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an internal review application lodged by Mr Paul White of Peninsula Wines regarding a decision to grant an application for a renewable limited licence with particular conditions.

The Commission determined to vary the reviewable decision and grant the licence with the conditions set out in Appendix A of the attached reasons.

On 27 April 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to a disciplinary action inquiry against Top Liquor Supplies Pty Ltd, the licensee of the premises trading as Top One Karaoke, located at 15-17 Heffernan Lane, Melbourne.

The Commission determined that there were grounds to take disciplinary action and has determined to disqualify the licensee's related person in accordance with section 93D of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 for a period of two years from:
• holding a licence or BYO Permit;
• being a director in any body corporate that holds a licence or BYO permit;
• being a partner in any partnership that holds a licence or BYO permit;
• having a beneficial interest (whether directly or indirectly) in the shares of any body corporate that holds a licence or BYO permit; and
• in any way (whether directly or indirectly) taking part in, or being concerned in, the management of any licensed premises or any body corporate that holds a licence or BYO permit or any licensed club.

On 12 April 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an internal review application lodged by The Space Dance & Arts Centre Pty Ltd regarding a decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence in respect of the premises known as The Space Dance and Arts Centre, 1 Carlton Street, Prahran.

The Commission determined to set aside the reviewable decision and, in substitution, grant the licence as set out in the conditions in Appendix One of the attached reasons.

On 12 April 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by Jimmark Pty Ltd for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence for the premises trading as Chicken Central, located at 237 High Street, Ashburton, 3147.

The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate to refuse the application for a renewable limited licence.

On 4 April 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by CUB Money Pty Ltd for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence for the premises trading as CUB Private Business Club, located at Level 5 & 6, 93-95 Queen Street, Melbourne, 3000.

The Commission has determined to set aside the reviewable decision and, in substitution, grant a renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.

On 4 April 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a packaged liquor licence for the premises known as Surrey Hills Convenience Store, located at 538 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills.

The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the Delegate and refuse to grant the application for a packaged liquor license.

On 26 March 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application for an internal review of a decision to refuse to grant an application for a renewable limited licence for the premises known as Wattle Park Green Grocer, located at 194 Elgar Road, Box Hill South.

The Commission has determined to set aside the reviewable decision and, in substitution, grant a renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix A.

On 14 February 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application for an internal review of a decision to refuse to transfer a BYO permit for the premises known as Saigon Vietnam Noodle House, located at 10 Armstrong Street, North Ballarat 3350.

The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the delegate and refuse to transfer the BYO permit.

On 13 February 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application for internal review of a decision to grant an application for an on-premises licence for the premises trading as The Stonehold, located at Ground Floor, 274 Maroondah Highway, Healesville.

The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the delegate to grant an application for an on-premises licence for the premises known as The Stonehold, located at Ground Floor, 274 Maroondah Highway, Healesville, subject to conditions set out in Appendix One of the Commission's reasons for decision.

On 8 February 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application by Pizza Religion (Geelong) Pty Ltd for an internal review of a decision to refuse an application to vary an existing restaurant and cafe licence for premises trading as Pizza Religion (Geelong), located at Shops 7-9, 138-140 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218.

The Commission has determined to set aside the decision of the Delegate and, in substitution, to grant the application to vary the licence to remove the special conditions. The Commission also accepted an enforceable undertaking.

Note that the Commission considered it appropriate to de-identify the director of the licensee and his brother in order to exclude personal information from these reasons for decision. Accordingly, the director of the Licensee is referred to as MM and his brother is referred to as SM throughout the reasons for decision.

On 31 January 2018, the Commission handed down its Decision in relation to an application by Victoria Police for internal review of a decision to grant a major event licence to Lager Sisters Pty Ltd in respect of the event known as Yak Ales Barbecue Festival 2018 at the premises known as Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Road, Flemington, 3031. The event was held on 2-4 February 2018.

The Commission has determined to affirm the decision of the delegate and grant the major event licence as set out in the Decision with the Reasons for the Decision to be published at a later date.

On 24 January 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation an internal review application lodged by Mr Helmut Konecsny regarding the premises trading as Rochford Wines located at Lot 7 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream.

The Commission has determined to set aside the reviewable decision and, in substitution, grant the variation of the licence as set out in the conditions in Appendix One of the attached reasons.

On 18 January 2018, the Commission handed down its decision in relation to an application for internal review of a decision to refuse an application for a renewable limited licence sought by Boutique Beverages (Vic) Pty Ltd.

The Commission has determined to set aside the reviewable decision and, in substitution, grant a renewable limited licence subject to the conditions set out in Appendix B of the attached reasons for decision.